The apartment had been renovated twice by the owners. "They are fastidious ... they always keep it attractive for guests," Nic said.

The kitchen area features granite-look stone benchtops, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, a small ceramic cooktop plus microwave oven. Timber dados are in the living area, there is ducted air-conditioning and terracotta-look floor tiling.

There is a lovely feel about it - private yet accessible, good space and a nice view straight out to the surf at First Point and through to the breaking waves at Noosa National Park. From the balcony, look down to the resort pool while the resort's famous Sails beachfront restaurant is at the eastern end.

The main bedroom comes with timber shutter doors, with the faintest of lime washes for a beach effect. Enjoy the pillow views of the surf while sliding doors open to the balcony here and from the spa bath in the ensuite.

The design for the second bedroom is quite flexible, with a wide, shutter-style sliding door that can be opened up or closed off as required to give a come-and-go effect.

Panasonic televisions are in both bedrooms while the main bathroom has a stone-topped vanity and corner shower. There is a nice outlook from the streetside open walkway leading to the apartment.

As well as the poinciana and palm trees at this, the French end of Hastings St, there is the green backdrop of Noosa Hill.